Konark Sun Temple is also known as Konark Surya Mandir, dedicated to the God Surya. According to Puranas, Samba was cursed by Surya.
Konark Sun Temple is also known as Konark Surya Mandir. This temple is totally dedicated to the Hindu God Surya. According to Puranas, Samba, the son of Shri Krishna, was cursed by Suryadev for leprosy. To avoid this, Samba pleased the Sun God by doing penance for 12 years at Konark on the banks of the Chandrabhaga river.








